In Home, Family Preservation Case Manager

Benchmark Human Services•Wabash, IN

12h

About The Position

Are you looking for a career in which you can help families maintain their family unit in a safe and healthy manner? Our Family Preservation (FP) program provides home based casework services for multi-problem families. The home-based casework is also available for pre-adoption and post adoption services for adoptive families at risk or in crisis. Benchmark Human Services is hiring an In-Home Case Manager to provide direct service to youth and families by addressing the short-term and long-term needs of the family by working to build upon the strengths of the family. The Case Manager will travel for in-home visits throughout north central Indiana (Cass and Elkhart counties included). Since 1960, Benchmark has been connecting people and potential. We are committed to empowering those we serve to live as independently as possible, be included in their communities, and reach their full potential. This mission extends to our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths of our employees. We believe we are stronger, better, and more effective in our pursuits when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves. Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or associate's degree with at least 4 years of full-time employment providing direct case work services to children and families.
OR must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: psychology, sociology, mental health, social work, counseling, or any other discipline within human services health field.
Prior experience working with youth and families.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance
Must be computer literate.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the one of the following disciplines: psychology, social work, sociology, marriage and family counseling.
Experience working as a case manager with youth and families within DCS or Probation systems of care.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized case management plan focusing on the identified needs from the clinician’s report.
Provide required weekly face-to-face visits with each child in the home. This minimum will be completed regardless of any case management or therapeutic activities during the week.
Assist with developing a budget with family unit to ensure they can meet concrete needs of the household.
Ensure proper referrals and linkages are made to required services including, but not limited to, mental health services, counseling, tutoring, spiritual, medical, financial, vocational, substance abuse, educational, etc.
Assist family unit with ensuring essential bills are paid and linkage to funding assistance programs are secured.
Ensure that safety standards continue to be met and that family protective measures are intact and utilized appropriately.
Provide supervised visitation as outlined by DCS; and document supervised visits as required by Service Standard.
Provide parent education utilizing evidence-based programs to improve family communication, social interactions, conflict resolution.
Participate in on-call rotation to ensure safety needs of family unit are addressed 24/7.
Complete all required daily, weekly, and monthly paperwork within guidelines established by the Department of Child Services and Benchmark.
Attend all required Benchmark, DCS, and other required external meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Comply with all standards to ensure the health and safety of all individuals.
Report to work as scheduled.